Vatican titled Archbishop Camomot, ‘Venerable’

By Katrina Gracia Consebido

The Servant of God Archbishop Teofilo Bastide Camomot was granted the title of “Venerable” on Saturday, May 21, through the authorization of the Vatican to Marcello Cardinal Semeraro.

“On May 21, 2022 the Holy Father Pope Francis authorized Marcello Cardinal Semeraro, Prefect of the Congregation of the Causes of Saints in the Vatican, to promulgate a decree on the heroic virtues of the Servant of God Archbishop Teofilo Bastide Camomot, granting him the title of Venerable,” according to Archdiocese of Cebu.

If there are accounts of miracles under his intercession, he will be bestowed the title “Blessed” which will bring him closer to sainthood.

Born on March 3, 1914 in Carcar, Cebu, Camomot dedicated his life to charity and diligence in his duties as a priest. He was known for his spiritual gifts of healing and levitation.

He founded the Carmelite Tertiaries of the Blessed Eucharist in Misamis Occidental in November 1959 which later became the Congregation of Santa Teresa. After staying for 12 years in Cagayan de Oro, he resigned as Coadjutor Archbishop and returned to Cebu in 1970.

He retired from his post as coadjutor archbishop due to kidney problems in 1970.

He died in a vehicular accident on September 27, 1988 after attending a feast. He was 74- years-old. – bny

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